First aid X

10."Miscarriage"

           -the loss of a pregnancy in the first 24 weeks.It the most common complication of early pregnancy.

                 

Causes:

• Chromosome Defect
• Physical problems with the uterus or cervix
• Immune Disorder
• Premature rupture of membrane and  Early labor
• Blighted ovum,Ectopic pregnancy,Molar pregnancy and Stillbirth

              

Types of Miscarriages:

• Threatened Miscarriage -This is caused by the fetus still in the uterus but has begun to show signs of early detachment like vaginal spotting.
• Incomplete Miscarriage -This is caused by fetus falling out but leaving behind some belongings like early placenta membranes.
• Complete Miscarriage -This is caused by all of the fetus and its allied tissues exiting.
• Missed Miscarriage -This is caused by the fetus dying in the uterus without being expelled.

 Treatment:

• Listen to the wants and needs of the woman.She will be very distressed and scared.When possible,help her to a position of privacy and if possible,ensure that she is treated by another woman and has support from her partner or friend.

   •If bleeding or pain is severe, or there are signs of shock,call 911.
                   


•Reassure the woman and offer her a sanitary pad or towel.
    
                    
                 



•Keep anything that is is passed from the vagina out of sight of the woman,for medical staff to examine.
                     

Signs and Symptoms:

1.Bleeding-this may be light spotting over a number of days and/or a sudden heavy blood flow.

2.Period-like pain or pain in the lower back.

3.Potential signs and symptoms of shock,caused by blood loss.

4.Passing the fetus and other products associated with birth this may just like a heavy blood clot).